Author: philosopherabroad

English Historically, tea in India was viewed as an herbal medicine, rather than as a beverage for taste. Some chai spice blends still in current use are derived from Ayurvedic medical texts. Popular spices include anise, cinnamon, clove, cardamom, peppercorn and ginger. Traditional preparation actually calls for the spices, milk and leaves to be… Continue reading A conversation over Chai. Una conversación sobre Chai

English The marvelous palaces, mosques and temples are the one side and the real reason to visit India. The sight of this places capture the imagination and transport you into a different reality. The temple has an artistry and love similar yet different from old, baroque, catholic churches. However, there is another side to India,… Continue reading India Reflections -Reflexiones sobre India

English The Internship First, it is important to note that I am not in the hospital but in a center where the children who are undergoing treatment at the hospital and their families are housed. This center was created since rent in Mumbai is very high and the hospital staff realized that children and their… Continue reading Lost in Translation and Time … Perdido

English India has always been on my wish list of countries to visit, but I’ve never felt 100% sure I would ever reach this far away land. However, my Watson year has given me the opportunity. Ever since I watched Morgan Freeman’s The Story of God, the sub-continent, to me, stood for a land of… Continue reading mumbai is next

English When I first arrived I was not sure what I was going to encounter. After all, South Africa is a multiethnic society that encompassing a wide variety of cultures, languages, and religions. Its pluralistic makeup is reflected in the consritution's recognition of 11 official languages, which is among the highest number of any country… Continue reading From SouthAfrica to India, The Sudáfrica a India

ENGLISH Traditional medicine (TM), variously known as ethno-medicine, folk medicine, native healing, or complementary and alternative medicine, is the oldest form of health care system that has stood the test of time. It is an ancient and culture-bound method of healing that humans have used to cope and deal with various diseases that have threatened… Continue reading natural medicine ….medicina natural